The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Zurich
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
283
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Zurich will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 283 trains that leave Basel for Zurich on Fri, Aug 14, 117 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest trains will take 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 36 2075 | 20752:36 PM1h07Basel SBB3:43 PMZurich Altstetten€191One-way0 transfers
IR 36 2055 | 20554:36 AM1h07Basel SBB5:43 AMZurich Altstetten€191One-way0 transfers
IR 36 2061 | 20617:36 AM1h07Basel SBB8:43 AMZurich Altstetten€201One-way0 transfers
IR 36 2059 | 20596:36 AM1h07Basel SBB7:43 AMZurich Altstetten€201One-way0 transfers
IR 36 2077 | 20773:36 PM1h07Basel SBB4:43 PMZurich Altstetten€201One-way0 transfers
ICE 109 | 1097:07 PM0h53Basel SBB8:00 PMZurich HB€241One-way0 transfers
IC 3 787 | 7878:07 PM0h53Basel SBB9:00 PMZurich HB€221One-way0 transfers
TGV 9219 | 92197:33 PM0h53Basel SBB8:26 PMZurich HB€411One-way0 transfers
IC 3 793 | 79311:07 PM0h53Basel SBB12:00 AMZurich HB€251One-way0 transfers
IC 3 791 | 79110:07 PM0h53Basel SBB11:00 PMZurich HB€251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, and a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 76 km
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGV 9223 | 9223 · S 5 18586 | 18586 | 9:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h11 | 10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9223 | 9223 | 9:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9223 | 9223 · IC 1 735 | 735 | 9:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2289 | 2289 · S 11 19188 | 19188 | 9:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h22 | 11:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 841 | 841 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 841 | 841 · T 51 | 53259 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 1:29 AM Zurich | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1995 | 1995 · S 18011 | 18011 | 12:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h33 | 4:40 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1995 | 1995 · S 12 19214 | 19214 | 12:07 AM Basel SBB | 4h43 | 4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1995 | 1995 | 12:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 5h05 | 5:35 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 4h58 | 5:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 4h53 | 5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 2055 | 2055 · S 5 18519 | 18519 · S 7 18718 | 18718 | 4:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 5:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2055 | 2055 | 4:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 5:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2055 | 2055 | 4:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 5:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2055 | 2055 | 4:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 5:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17313 | 17313 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 4:38 AM Basel SBB | 1h22 | 6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 3 17313 | 17313 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 · S 14 19421 | 19421 | 4:38 AM Basel SBB | 1h39 | 6:17 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 3 17313 | 17313 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 4:38 AM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 6:06 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 659 | 659 · RE 12 4757 | 4757 · RE 37 4807 | 4807 | 5:02 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 6:22 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 21 659 | 659 · RE 12 4757 | 4757 · RE 37 4807 | 4807 · S 11 19122 | 19122 | 5:02 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IR 36 1957 | 1957 · S 6 18622 | 18622 | 5:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h31 | 6:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1957 | 1957 | 5:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 6:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1957 | 1957 · S 12 19223 | 19223 | 5:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h31 | 6:38 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 551 | 551 | 5:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 6:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 551 | 551 · IC 1 703 | 703 | 5:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 2057 | 2057 | 5:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 6:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2057 | 2057 · S 5 18523 | 18523 · S 7 18722 | 18722 | 5:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 6:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2057 | 2057 | 5:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 6:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2057 | 2057 | 5:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 6:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2257 | 2257 · RE 4509 | 4509 | 5:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 7:04 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2257 | 2257 · IC 5 507 | 507 · RE 48 4910 | 4910 | 5:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 7:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2257 | 2257 · S 6 18624 | 18624 | 5:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 7:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2257 | 2257 | 5:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 6:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2257 | 2257 · IC 5 507 | 507 | 5:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 6:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 1057 | 1057 · S 5 18524 | 18524 | 6:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 7:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 1057 | 1057 | 6:07 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 7:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 1057 | 1057 · IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 6:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1959 | 1959 | 6:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 7:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 559 | 559 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 6:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 559 | 559 | 6:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2059 | 2059 · S 5 18527 | 18527 · S 7 18726 | 18726 | 6:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 7:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2059 | 2059 | 6:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 7:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2059 | 2059 | 6:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 7:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2059 | 2059 | 6:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2259 | 2259 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 6:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 7:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2259 | 2259 · IC 5 509 | 509 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 6:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2259 | 2259 · S 6 18628 | 18628 | 6:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 8:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2259 | 2259 | 6:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 6:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 761 | 761 · S 5 18528 | 18528 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 8:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 761 | 761 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 8:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1961 | 1961 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 8:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 761 | 761 · IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 561 | 561 | 7:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 8:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 561 | 561 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 7:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 2061 | 2061 | 7:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 8:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2061 | 2061 | 7:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 8:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2061 | 2061 · S 5 18531 | 18531 · S 7 18730 | 18730 | 7:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 8:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2061 | 2061 | 7:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 8:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2261 | 2261 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 7:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 8:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2261 | 2261 · IC 5 511 | 511 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 7:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2261 | 2261 | 7:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2261 | 2261 · S 6 18632 | 18632 | 7:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 9:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
ICE 271 | 271 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 7:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 8:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 763 | 763 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 8:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1963 | 1963 | 8:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 9:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 763 | 763 | 8:07 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 9:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 563 | 563 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 8:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 563 | 563 | 8:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 9:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2063 | 2063 | 8:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 9:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2063 | 2063 · S 5 18535 | 18535 · S 7 18734 | 18734 | 8:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 9:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2063 | 2063 | 8:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 9:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2063 | 2063 | 8:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 9:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
96110+ 9203 | 8:43 AM Basel St. Johann | 2h43 | 11:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2263 | 2263 · S 6 18636 | 18636 | 8:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 10:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 8:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2263 | 2263 | 8:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 8:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 9:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 8:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 | 273 · S 5 18536 | 18536 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1965 | 1965 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 10:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | 273 · IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 10:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 | 273 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
96218+ 9203 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 2h05 | 11:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 553 | 553 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 10:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 553 | 553 · IC 1 711 | 711 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 2065 | 2065 | 9:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 10:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2065 | 2065 | 9:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 10:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2065 | 2065 · S 5 18539 | 18539 · S 7 18738 | 18738 | 9:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 10:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2065 | 2065 | 9:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 10:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 9:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 10:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2265 | 2265 | 9:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 10:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 515 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 9:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2265 | 2265 · S 6 18640 | 18640 | 9:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 9:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 11:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275 | 275 · S 5 18540 | 18540 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275 | 275 · IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 11:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1967 | 1967 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 11:24 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 275 | 275 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9203 | 9203 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 10:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9203 | 9203 | 10:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 11:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2067 | 2067 | 10:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 11:43 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2067 | 2067 | 10:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 11:49 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2067 | 2067 | 10:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 11:57 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2067 | 2067 · S 5 18543 | 18543 · S 7 18742 | 18742 | 10:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 11:56 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2267 | 2267 | 10:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 11:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 10:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 11:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 10:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · S 6 18644 | 18644 | 10:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 5 18544 | 18544 | 10:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h31 | 12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 12:06 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 · S 14 19445 | 19445 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h19 | 12:17 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 1969 | 1969 · S 12 19247 | 19247 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h31 | 12:38 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
EC 151 | 151 · S 5 18544 | 18544 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
EC 151 | 151 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 1969 | 1969 · S 6 18646 | 18646 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h31 | 12:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
EC 151 | 151 · IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 12:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1969 | 1969 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 12:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 569 | 569 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 11:33 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 569 | 569 | 11:33 AM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 12:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2069 | 2069 | 11:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 12:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2069 | 2069 · S 5 18547 | 18547 · S 7 18746 | 18746 | 11:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 12:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2069 | 2069 | 11:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 12:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2069 | 2069 | 11:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 12:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2269 | 2269 · IC 5 519 | 519 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2269 | 2269 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 12:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2269 | 2269 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 12:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2269 | 2269 · S 6 18648 | 18648 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 1:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 11:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1971 | 1971 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 1:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 277 | 277 · S 5 18548 | 18548 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 | 277 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 277 | 277 · IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 1:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 591 | 591 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 12:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 591 | 591 | 12:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 1:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2071 | 2071 | 12:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 1:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2071 | 2071 · S 5 18551 | 18551 · S 7 18750 | 18750 | 12:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 1:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2071 | 2071 | 12:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 1:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2071 | 2071 | 12:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 1:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
96116+ 9213 | 12:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 3h43 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2271 | 2271 · S 6 18652 | 18652 | 12:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 2:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2271 | 2271 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 12:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 1:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2271 | 2271 | 12:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2271 | 2271 · IC 5 521 | 521 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 12:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 12:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 795 | 795 · S 5 18552 | 18552 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1973 | 1973 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 2:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 795 | 795 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 795 | 795 · IR 13 3271 | 3271 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 2:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
96282+ 9213 | 1:24 PM Basel SBB | 3h02 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9211 | 9211 | 1:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9211 | 9211 · IC 1 719 | 719 | 1:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 2073 | 2073 | 1:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 2:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2073 | 2073 | 1:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 2:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2073 | 2073 | 1:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2073 | 2073 · S 5 18555 | 18555 · S 7 18754 | 18754 | 1:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 2:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2273 | 2273 · IC 5 523 | 523 | 1:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 2:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2273 | 2273 · S 6 18656 | 18656 | 1:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 3:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2273 | 2273 · IC 5 523 | 523 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 1:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2273 | 2273 | 1:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 2:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 279 | 279 · IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 1:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1975 | 1975 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 3:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 775 | 775 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 775 | 775 · S 5 18556 | 18556 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 775 | 775 · IR 13 3273 | 3273 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 3:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 575 | 575 · IC 1 721 | 721 | 2:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 575 | 575 | 2:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 3:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2075 | 2075 | 2:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 3:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2075 | 2075 | 2:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 3:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2075 | 2075 · S 5 18559 | 18559 · S 7 18758 | 18758 | 2:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 3:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2075 | 2075 | 2:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 3:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2275 | 2275 · S 6 18660 | 18660 | 2:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 4:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2275 | 2275 | 2:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 3:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2275 | 2275 · IC 5 525 | 525 | 2:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 3:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2275 | 2275 · IC 5 525 | 525 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 2:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 35 2375 | 2375 | 2:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | 105 · S 5 18560 | 18560 | 3:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 4:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | 105 | 3:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 | 105 · IR 13 3275 | 3275 | 3:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 4:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1977 | 1977 | 3:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 4:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9213 | 9213 · IC 1 723 | 723 | 3:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9213 | 9213 | 3:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2077 | 2077 | 3:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 4:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2077 | 2077 · S 5 18563 | 18563 · S 7 18762 | 18762 | 3:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 4:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2077 | 2077 | 3:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 4:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2077 | 2077 | 3:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2277 | 2277 · S 6 18664 | 18664 | 3:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 5:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2277 | 2277 | 3:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 4:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2277 | 2277 · IC 5 527 | 527 · RE 48 4930 | 4930 | 3:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2277 | 2277 · IC 5 527 | 527 | 3:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 4:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · IR 35 2377 | 2377 | 3:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 5:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 779 | 779 · S 5 18564 | 18564 | 4:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1979 | 1979 | 4:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 5:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 13 3277 | 3277 | 4:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 5:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 779 | 779 | 4:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 579 | 579 · IC 1 725 | 725 | 4:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 579 | 579 | 4:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 5:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2079 | 2079 | 4:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 5:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2079 | 2079 · S 5 18567 | 18567 · S 7 18766 | 18766 | 4:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 5:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2079 | 2079 | 4:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 5:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2079 | 2079 | 4:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 5:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2279 | 2279 | 4:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 5:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2279 | 2279 · S 6 18668 | 18668 | 4:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 6:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2279 | 2279 · IC 5 529 | 529 · RE 48 4932 | 4932 | 4:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2279 | 2279 · IC 5 529 | 529 | 4:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 5:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IR 35 2379 | 2379 | 4:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 781 | 781 · S 5 18568 | 18568 | 5:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1981 | 1981 | 5:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 6:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 781 | 781 · IR 13 3279 | 3279 | 5:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 6:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 781 | 781 | 5:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 581 | 581 · IC 1 727 | 727 | 5:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 581 | 581 | 5:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2081 | 2081 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 6:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2081 | 2081 · S 5 18571 | 18571 · S 7 18770 | 18770 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 6:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2081 | 2081 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 6:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2081 | 2081 | 5:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2281 | 2281 · IC 5 531 | 531 · RE 48 4934 | 4934 | 5:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2281 | 2281 · S 6 18672 | 18672 | 5:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 7:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2281 | 2281 · IC 5 531 | 531 | 5:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 6:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2281 | 2281 | 5:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 6:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · IR 35 2381 | 2381 | 5:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 7:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | 373 · S 5 18572 | 18572 | 6:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1983 | 1983 | 6:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 7:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 373 | 373 | 6:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 373 | 373 · IR 13 3281 | 3281 | 6:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 7:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 583 | 583 · IC 1 729 | 729 | 6:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 583 | 583 | 6:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 7:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2083 | 2083 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 7:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2083 | 2083 · S 5 18575 | 18575 · S 7 18774 | 18774 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 7:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2083 | 2083 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 7:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2083 | 2083 | 6:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 7:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2283 | 2283 · IC 5 533 | 533 · RE 48 4936 | 4936 | 6:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2283 | 2283 | 6:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2283 | 2283 · S 6 18676 | 18676 | 6:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 8:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2283 | 2283 · IC 5 533 | 533 | 6:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 7:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IR 35 2383 | 2383 | 6:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 8:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | 109 · S 5 18576 | 18576 | 7:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1985 | 1985 | 7:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 8:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 | 109 · IR 13 3283 | 3283 | 7:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 8:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | 109 | 7:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9219 | 9219 · IC 1 731 | 731 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9219 | 9219 | 7:33 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2085 | 2085 | 7:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 8:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2085 | 2085 | 7:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h21 | 8:57 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 36 2085 | 2085 · S 5 18579 | 18579 · S 7 18778 | 18778 | 7:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 8:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 36 2085 | 2085 | 7:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
96138+ 9223 | 7:38 PM Basel SBB | 2h48 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
96138+ 9223 | 7:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 2h43 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2285 | 2285 · IC 5 535 | 535 | 7:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h13 | 8:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2285 | 2285 · IC 5 535 | 535 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 7:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h27 | 9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2285 | 2285 · S 6 18680 | 18680 | 7:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 9:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2285 | 2285 | 7:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 8:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 | 375 · IR 35 2385 | 2385 | 7:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h02 | 9:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 787 | 787 · S 5 18580 | 18580 | 8:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 36 1987 | 1987 | 8:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 9:24 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 787 | 787 | 8:07 PM Basel SBB | 0h53 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3 787 | 787 · IR 13 3285 | 3285 | 8:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 9:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 587 | 587 · IC 1 733 | 733 | 8:33 PM Basel SBB | 1h09 | 9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RE 36 2087 | 2087 | 8:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 9:43 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 36 2087 | 2087 · S 6 18684 | 18684 | 8:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h32 | 10:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RE 36 2087 | 2087 · S 5 18583 | 18583 · S 7 18782 | 18782 | 8:36 PM Basel SBB | 1h20 | 9:56 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 37 2287 | 2287 · S 11 19184 | 19184 | 8:43 PM Basel SBB | 1h22 | 10:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 789 | 789 · S 5 18584 | 18584 | 9:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h07 | 10:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Zurich
Trains from Basel to Zurich run on average 32 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 53m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Basel to Zurich trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Basel and Zurich from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Trains from Basel to Zurich: Journey Details
There are regular direct trains from Basel to Zurich every day, with a journey time of just under 1 hour. The service is provided by SBB, owned by Switzerland, Germany and Italy. The first departure is at around 5:30 a.m., with departures then every hour or two hours, until just after 11:00 p.m.
Taking the Train from Basel
Trains from Basel to Zurich depart from Basel SBB Station, just South of the city centre. The station is on the tram and bus routes, which provide an efficient network of transport around the small city of Basel. Ferry boats also operate across the Rhine. Taxis are available at Basel Station.
Getting into Zurich by Train
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, sitting on the shores of Lake Zurich, with a backdrop formed by the Swiss Alps. Zurich has become increasingly popular as a city-break destination and is known for its nightlife and gastronomic delights. The city has over a hundred galleries and museums, as well as a full programme of opera, theatre and concerts. Its historic attractions are in the Old Town, spread along the lakefront. Zurich is also a good base for skiing holidays. Trains from Basel to Zurich arrive at Zurich Hauptbahnhof, conveniently located in the heart of the Old Town with immediate access to Zurich's efficient network of buses, S-Bahn and regional trains. Also part of the network are trams, cable cars, boats, and buses. Zurich's transport system is fully integrated for fares and timetables, making getting around the city stress-free. Taxis are available at Zurich Hauptbahnhof and the city has weekend night bus services.
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Zurich
Most Basel to Zurich trains use the Basel SBB to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Basel and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Which Zurich station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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